Colonial Despatches
The colonial despatches of Vancouver Island and British Columbia 1846-1871
Despatch from London
Pelham-Clinton, Henry Pelham Fiennes to Douglas, James 8 May 1860, LAC RG7:G8C/9, 179.
Abstract
Despatch from London.
No. 24
Downing Street
8 May 1860
Sir
I have to acknowledge the receipt of your despatch No 15 of the
27th of January enclosing a Proclamation issued by you on the 20th
of January, authorizing the Chief Commissioner of Lands and Works to sell
Town and Suburban Lots and
and Agricultural lands which have been offered
for sale at public auction and remain unsold, at the upset price.
and Agricultural lands which have been offered
for sale at public auction and remain unsold, at the upset price.
I have laid this Proclamation before the Queen, and I am commanded
to acquaint you that Her Majesty has been pleased to approve the same.